Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
0-9 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
21%
Brunswick, GA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,238
Population
14,496
Renter Mix
62% Rent
Coastal Georgia with an artistic twist
Coastal
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Historic
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Culture
Located on Georgia's coast, Brunswick combines historic charm with coastal living. This port city, known for its shrimping industry, offers rental options from apartment communities to downtown properties. Notable areas include the Old Town district, featuring Victorian architecture along Union Street, and the neighborhoods near the College of Coastal Georgia campus.
Brunswick's maritime heritage shapes daily life, with convenient access to the Golden Isles, including St. Simons and Jekyll Islands via the F.J. Torras Causeway. Downtown features the historic Ritz Theatre and local art galleries, while Howard Coffin Park offers sports courts and recreational facilities. The Port of Brunswick, a major automobile shipping hub, anchors the local economy alongside tourism and healthcare sectors. The city's landscape showcases magnificent live oak trees, including the Lover's Oak, a centuries-old landmark. The College of Coastal Georgia campus enhances the community's educational opportunities, while Brunswick's location between Savannah and Jacksonville provides access to additional metropolitan areas.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$27,171
Average: $44,444
Education
3,028
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,841
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Brunswick has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
62%
Non-Renters
38%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of August 2026, the average apartment rent in Brunswick, GA is $903 for a studio, $1,230 for one bedroom, $1,423 for two bedrooms, and $1,740 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brunswick has decreased by -2.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,230/month
752 Sq Ft
House
$1,988/month
1,473 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,852/month
1,458 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Brunswick, GA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
605 Students
Satilla Marsh Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
737 Students
Golden Isles Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
617 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
722 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
562 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
734 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
580 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
780 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
683 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
1,863 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,932 Students
Coastal Plains Charter High School - Candler Campus
Public
Grades 9-12
1,623 Students
Public
Grades K-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Driftwood Education Center
- St. Simons Island Lighthouse
- Fort Frederica National Monument
- Georgia Sea Turtle Center
- Jekyll Island
Airports
- Brunswick Golden Isles
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.